Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 21 at 3:42PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 21, 2026 - 1:42pm
Expires:
May 21, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 342 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms capable of producing funnel clouds along a line
extending from near Crossroads to near Pearl River. Movement was east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Funnel clouds and winds in excess of 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...If a funnel cloud briefly touches down, minor damage to
outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down
tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Picayune, Waveland, Poplarville, Kiln, Mcneil, Crossroads, Shoreline
Park, and Stennis Space Center.
This includes the following Interstates...
Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 269 and 273.
Interstate 10 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 13.
Interstate 59 in Louisiana between mile markers 6 and 11.
Interstate 59 in Mississippi between mile markers 1 and 33.
Instruction:
Conditions are favorable for the development of weak, brief funnel
clouds. This type of funnel cloud is harmless, but on rare occasions
they can briefly touch down, producing wind gusts over 50 mph. If a
funnel cloud is spotted move indoors or to safe harbor and report
your sighting to the National Weather Service.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in New Orleans.
Area Description:
Southeast St. Tammany; Northern St. Tammany; Pearl River; Northern Hancock; Southern Hancock
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov